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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Everything That Rises Must Converge.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following items does Motes watch a demonstration of in the streets?
(a) A rice steamer.
(b) A potato peeler.
(c) An orange juicer.
(d) An apple slicer.

2. How did Asa Hawks become blind?
(a) He blinded himself.
(b) He was poisoned.
(c) He was born blind.
(d) He had an accident with a slingshot.

3. In what type of establishment did Mason live when he was not in the mental institution?
(a) A large house with a pool.
(b) A farm.
(c) An apartment complex.
(d) A hotel.

4. Which of the following activities does Rufus regularly engage in?
(a) Cursing.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Stealing.

5. What is all over the porch floor when Motes arrives home?
(a) Garbage.
(b) Boxes.
(c) Blood.
(d) Weeds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who collects Motes' government checks after he blinds himself?

2. What did Parker sell at the side of the road in the story "Parker's Back"?

3. Why did Mason try to kidnap Reyber's son, Bishop?

4. How is Motes' car destroyed?

5. What does George Rayber do for a living?

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